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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
4
A local ad argues environment shapes mood and urges buying wallpaper window shades and decorative mouldings from a firm that promises harmony, pleasing interiors, and lasting happiness for customers.
A string of social notices lists Mrs M Herget and Mrs QO Stoker visiting Davenport and Rock Island friends, Miss Amelia Miller and Miss Geneva Little traveling by Firefly to Davenport, Mrs S H Ames returning from Los Angeles, and several locals moving, visiting or ill. The divorce of Blanche Evans from D A Evans was granted by Judge Jackson for inhuman treatment. Henry P Corwith of Rockford Illinois visits Rev B C Preston. they plan a Texas business trip in ten days.
Mrs. Claude J. Lamar, 19, of 1327 East Second Street Marshalltown Iowa, was found dead in a toilet room at 12 30 by her husband. Coroner E H King declined an inquest citing likely epileptic death. She had married only months ago and is survived by husband, mother, two brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Henry Green a Hillsboro blacksmith murdered his wife at Pawnee the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Miller and shot himself. Mrs Green died from a back head wound after Green shot her and then the suicide attempt.
The funeral of the late John Haifleigh was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence on West Eighth street. Rev. J. C. H. Light of the United Brethren church conducted the services at the house while the Masons had charge at the grave. Pall bearers were William Cattell George Kranz John Schweitzer Joseph Eltman W. H. Holmes and Michael Wilhite from the three fraternal orders. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
Miss Frances Rinely aged 65 of Columbus Junction died at 6 15 this morning at Bellevue hospital after a period of critical illness. She was brought to Muscatine last night and an operation was performed but she did not regain consciousness. The body will be taken to Columbus Junction this evening for interment.
Samuel Zeigenworn of Fairbury Illinois arrived in Muscatine yesterday and will establish his future residence on a farm in Illinois opposite Muscatine.
A historical note suggests a neutralizing mix to aid a weak stomach. The formula combines sodium phosphate essence of peppermint baking soda and water to eight ounces, dosed two teaspoonfuls before meals to stimulate gastric juices and reduce intestinal fermentation.
Local Euterpean society at the high school will present a Monday evening program on March 8 at 7 45. The event features Rosetti Browning and Schumann with acts by Miss Ida Hutchinson Miss Mollie Whicher Miss Stella Richard and others. Performances include vocal and piano numbers plus characterizations and a short Browning sketch.
J. J. Connolly, Wells Fargo Express route agent, takes charge of C M St P railway business after May 1st. He has secured the vacated post office rooms at 109 Iowa avenue, owned by James Fitzgerald, for headquarters. Connolly expects a new local manager from within the company with additional staff from the city.
The Sweetland Sunday School league will meet on Wednesday March 10 at the Bloomington Friends church. An excellent program is planned and all members are urged to attend.
Iowa City March 6. The proposed presidential mansion for Prof. MacLean of the State University, costing 25 000, rises on a hill above the Iowa River and attracts attention for its pretentious size. Legislators question source of funds and demand a specific appropriation. a Senate committee may investigate before adjournment.
A 10:30 a.m. call to order marks the regular meeting of Ejecta Chapter No. 32 C E S on Monday evening March 8 at 7:30. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Bills of Davenport will visit for an initiation and all in good standing are invited.
Moscow Iowa March 6 Sherman Smith who died at a Memphis Tennessee hospital will have his funeral Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the Methodist church. Interment will be in Moscow cemetery with the body arriving Monday.
Keota Iowa residents Mrs J J Kaye and daughter Mrs Turner with her baby visited the McLaughlin home from Washington on Friday. Mrs Hannah Wilkins Hall of Handford also arrived Friday to stay with relatives Mrs Skinner and daughters.
Mrs. Mattie Greenwood arrives from Chicago to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Jonathan Dun can. Rev and Mrs Robertson were passengers for Chicago Saturday morning.
Attorney Hanley highlights Adam Brossart Sr and Jr involvement as Jones rode with Jr toward Fairport on December 3 the day before the murder. Bailiff Hawley to escort jurors on an amusement outing tomorrow. Additional witnesses listed for Monday morning.
For sale notice seeks a farm buyer for a broke horse about six or seven years old with a guaranteed representation by a responsible party from Russell Product Farm. Includes contact number 35 Y. Also offers eggs for hatching Barred Rocks and Buff Orpingtons with contact 243 J and Mississippi phone 38.
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